Fatal car accident in Lorton
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 4:50 a.m. Thursday, December 24. The victim, Robert D. Nolen, 22, of 9220 Lee Massey Drive, Lorton was a front seat passenger in a 2009 Chevy Malibu that was traveling westbound on the Franconia-Springfield Parkway near Frontier Drive. Police believe the driver was traveling in excess of the posted speed limit when he struck a snow bank on the shoulder of the road, vaulted over a jersey barrier, struck a dump truck and came to rest on the driver’s side. The victim was ejected and died on the scene of the crash.
The driver of the crash was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police charged the driver, Christopher T. Figueroa, 23, of Newark, New Jersey, with involuntary manslaughter. Police believe that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.
Crash Reconstruction Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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RIP Robbie, I love you man.
We love u Robbie and u will be missed angel!!!!!
RIP Robbie, you will always be in my prayers! Love you!
Rest in Peace Robbie – Deapest sympathy to your friends and family – you were loved by many and will be sorely missed. You were much to young to leave us – but I’m sure you are smiling as you look down at the many who loved you and are mourning your passing.
I worked with Doug Nolen, Robbie’s father for many years. My deepest and sincerest condolences to the families affected by the tragic incident. We all need to think about what we are doing when we take chances, because it is so hard on those left behind
RIP
I cant describe the pain that i feel in my heart and i did not know robert! i know god makes things happen for a reason but why to our families everyday tears fun down my face for our loss. im sure robert was a true angel. my prayers go out to the nolen family always and forever.~R.I.P.~
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